Main Entry: re·lieve
Pronunciation: ri-lv
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): re·lieved; re·liev·ing1: to free partly or wholly from a burden or from distress <relieve parents of worry>2: to bring about the removal or reduction of <efforts to relieve world hunger>3: to release from a post or duty <relieve a sentry>4: to break the sameness of <a black dress relieved by a white collar>5: to put or stand out in relief : set off by contrast (as in sculpture or painting)6: to discharge the bladder or bowels of (oneself) - re·liev·ernoun